Process Technology (C) Certificate

Purpose Statement

This program prepares students for careers in entry-level process operations positions. It prepares students to become safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operators in the petrochemical and oil refinery industries. The program works closely with the North American Process Technology Alliance-based organization that establishes standards to provide and deliver quality curriculum in the field.

Program of Study

First Semester

Course

Credit Hours

COSC 1301

Introduction to Computing

3

ENGL 1301

Composition I

3

PTAC 1302

Introduction to Process Technology

3

PTAC 1408

Safety, Health and Environment I

4

PTAC 1410

Process Technology I - Equipment

4

Total Hours

17

Second Semester

Course

Credit Hours

MATH

MATH 1314 College Algebra OR MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics

3

PTAC 1432

Process Instrumentation I

4

PTAC 2314

Principles of Quality

3

PTAC 2420

Process Technology II - Systems

4

COMMUNICATION

SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communications OR SPCH 1315 Public Speaking OR SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication OR SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communications